OK, so this is a good transition blog for me. I took some time off to recharge my creative juices. So look for a new blog tomorrow. I promise. In the meantime, I took a drive around town so you don’t have to go outside.
Yes……. I have to include Bella and Russell!
 |
| The future home of Home Goods in Wainscott. |
 |
Located at the Hamptons Jitney stop in Wainscott, these cement benches are part of the welcome gate to some of the most expensive real estate in the country. But admit it, you too thought they look like someone plucked them straight out of Pinelawn. There is nothing attractive about these benches. How about some Adirondack Chairs or perhaps a nice rope hammock? Those would be more Hamptons and you won’t need a Mary grotto to make it look complete!
 |
| A yabba dabba don’t! |
It’s dusty, it’s rocky and it looks more like the gateway to Bedrock than the Hamptons! Hello why can’t they make the quarry of Southampton Masonry more attractive!? Yes, it’s a quarry but there is no reason they can’t plant some nice shrubs or something. I mean, use your imagination people! Hire a talented landscaper and put some flair back on route 27. Since it’s a rock pit and already looks like a home for a prehistoric family, why not add a Bedrock/Flintstones theme?! Stop by the place in Southampton with all the dinosaurs out front. I personally would love to see some Dino or Fred topiary! It could be the year round Pumpkintown for Wainscott. Besides, selling $20 juice boxes and souvenir photos with Fred and Wilma could be very profitable.
 |
| Let’s hide behind the chainsaws! |
You know that commercial for Geico on the air now? It’s a group of teenagers running away from a Freddy Kruger kind of character and they make a “bad decision” and run into a creepy barn with chainsaws everywhere… well they filmed that here. Yes, the former Star Room and Swamp location is scarier now than it was when it was littered with self entitled 20-somethings driving their Ferrari’s and Lamborgini’s and sipping $1000 bottles of D.P. at their reserved tables. I’m not sure why this building hasn’t sold yet…. all it needs is some paint and a bulldozer! Hey, what ever happened to CVS going in there anyway?
Finally, there is “Home Sweet Home Moving and Storage.” It’s a good moving company and in fact, I recommend them to clients frequently. But address the elephant in the room. There is NOTHING “homey” or “sweet” about corrugated tin buildings. Perhaps if they did a big needle point on the side of the building it would seem a lot more home sweet home like. Think the old logo for the game show “Family Feud” being placed on the side of the building.
Time to wrap this up. Other than the simple fear of an unintended drive through, the building is attractive and done by a group of professionals who in my opinion did a good job of keeping within the area’s aesthetic. The business will bring jobs to the area and help a lot of residents pull a home together on a tight budget. Let’s not waste our breath complaining about what is essentially a nice building that will help the community while there are empty shelves at the food pantries and actual homeless folks on the street! Happy Holidays and remember you are lucky and blessed you live in one of the most beautiful places on earth!
According to their Facebook page, Highway diner in East Hampton has indeed changed hands and the lease was sold to an “very talented group.” There was a lot of speculation about what was to become of the most cursed location in the Hamptons since the Water Mill
 |
| The end of the Highway! |
shopping center! By the way, any news on how West Elm is actually doing? A few weeks ago, some eagle eyed readers noticed there was an ad for waiters and waitresses needed at the diner but nothing much happened. The “Reopening in March” sign came and went and now it’s gone and so is much of the restaurants interior. Construction crews have been there morning till night and it looks like there are some training sessions going on for staff inside. But here’s where the news gets a little more depressing, apparently they are going to open as a new Japanese restaurant…. yes another Asian Restaurant! This I think may be a nail in the coffin of Zokkon which was being operated by the former chef Suki Zuki, which in spite of some really good food, the place appears to be struggling. I just hope for their sake Highway Diner isn’t becoming a Nobu.
I drove by and asked one of the employees in the lot what’s going on and they indeed confirmed a Japanese restaurant. If you got the real inside scoop, please let me know. Here’s the posting on the Facebook page.
Now for the other mystery in East Hampton. Why has there been an East Hampton Town Police car sitting there for the past 2 weeks. There doesn’t appear to be anybody in the car and it sits there empty day after day keeping a very watching eye on the Highway Diner and the green tank! I’m only waiting for someone who is texting and driving to side swipe or hit it. Is it me or is does this seem like an accident waiting to happen? Does anyone know why it’s there?
 |
| Could this be bad for owners of historical homes! |
Meanwhile, if your’e fit, you’ll be living longer and if you’re living longer you can protect your property values! SAYYYYYYY WHAT???! I kid you not! As if the real estate market weren’t confusing enough, between potentially rising interest rates and an unpredictable market now you have to worry if someone has died in your home! OMG! I can hear it now “Mrs. Freeling, while my clients love Cuesta Verde, this house is not clear… and my buyers want to offer you 25% off of your asking price!” Now, I don’t know about you but I’m not sure I buy the whole ghost thing. I’ve only seen one in my life and that was after taking an ambien with a margarita! If you think I’m joking, check out the website DiedinHouse.com! I know it’s a very catchy name, right? Its kind of like listing your home on overpricedgarbageforsalebyowner.com!
Finally, some new restaurant reports coming later in the week! Plus…. go see Conviction at Bay Street Theater! Some of the best performances of any show on any stage anywhere!
